Supreme Court Frees Man Jailed for Alimony Non-payment

Back in November, we discussed the case of a New Jersey man who had been sentenced to jail for nonpayment of alimony. The case garnered much media attention due to the movement for alimony reform in the state. Late last month, after almost eight weeks behind bars, the Supreme Court of New Jersey ordered the…

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Feds arrest ‘Most Wanted Deadbeat Dad’

Whenever parents divorce in New Jersey, one very important issue to study is that of child support. Under New Jersey law, both parents are obligated to provide financial support to their children. In general, courts consider a number of factors, such as each parent’s incomes, amount of time the child spends at each parent’s home,…

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Don’t hate me (or fire me) because I’m beautiful

Life just got a little tougher for irresistibly beautiful people. A state supreme court ruled on Friday that employers can fire employees simply for being too attractive. The ruling did not take place here in New Jersey, but rather in the Midwest where a dental assistant was fired by her boss because he thought that…

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January is the Most Popular Month for Divorce

The holidays are almost upon us here in New Jersey, and as some families know, this season of celebration is often followed by one of realization. January tends to be a popular month for new beginnings and life changes, and as such it is a common time to file for divorce. In fact, a recent…

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